Spring leads the way to warmer weather, beautiful blooms, and lots of sitting out on the porch listening to the birds! And it’s no surprise that I love decorated porches, so get rid of the drab of winter by dressing up your porch with some pretty plants, a freshly painted chair, and some other fun décor. These 25 spring front porches really have me wishing we aren’t going to have any more cold days coming up! 25 SPRING FRONT PORCHES: If all you have is steps leading up to your front door ... View the Post
15 Ways to Store Christmas Decor
Sometimes the most stressful thing during the holidays is the fact that you have to get all your decorations out. Relieve some of that stress ahead of time by being organized as you put everything away. I just put away all my Christmas décor earlier and it feels so good to get my house back to normal. As much as I love the decorations, it is nice to have a clean house and a fresh slate. I hope these 15 Ways to Store Christmas Decor will help you, both now and in the future. 15 Ideas for ... View the Post
20 Amazing Christmas Mantels
Christmas is a magical time of the year and showing our love for the holidays always shines through on the inside with our fireplaces and trees. You can go with a simple look, or go very elaborate with a lot of decor. It is really what you like and what your style is. There is no right or wrong way of decorating your mantel (or shelf, if there is no mantel) as long as you have fun doing it and love the end product! This was our mantel in 2012. I added some of my favorite pieces to show off and ... View the Post
15 Best Christmas Porch Ideas
We've got the BEST Christmas porch ideas for you! It is finally the time to make your house shine with Christmas decor! I know many of us love to decorate the inside of our homes with Christmas trees and all that, but do you decorate your front porch? Add more than just a wreath to the door- holly, mini trees, and poinsettias are a few things you can spruce up your porches with. Here are some Christmas porches that will have your guests wanting to check out what you did! Add double wreaths to ... View the Post
30 DIY Fall Wreaths
When we decorate our porches for the Fall season, our doors always comes to mind. What will you do with your door this year? If you're stuck on ideas, you should see all the gorgeousness we have found that you can MAKE! There are DIY Fall Wreath Ideas to check out- you're sure to find the one you love. You can switch the colors around and add more or take away material. I know a fabulous wreath would leave your guests wondering where you bought it at! I love the use of book pages or ... View the Post
25 Fall Mantel Ideas
I wanted to gather some of our favorite photos of fall mantel ideas. Decorating your mantel brings a great spirit of fall in your home, especially if you have your front porch decorated too (link to our favorite fall front porches at the end of this post)! Dressing up your mantel is an easy way to bring the colors and elements of the season into your home. You can use anything you have around the house, such as baskets, pillows, blankets, frames, mirrors and so on. There are so many ... View the Post
{DIY Tutorial} 5 Minute Wreath Tutorial!
Yes you heard that right. 5 minutes. That is all it took me to make this darling wreath for the back of our front door (yes there is a wreath on the inside AND outside of our door). Here is what you need: 1. Straw Wreath (this one is from Michaels) 2. Scraps of fabric. 3. Stick Pins 4. Anything you would like to embellish it with. (our flower is from Hobby Lobby) 5. Ribbon Step 1: Wrap the scrap of fabric around the wreath Step 2: Secure fabric tightly and pin using stick pins. Step 3: Take ... View the Post
{Inspiration} Fall Decorating
Have you decorated for Fall yet? I feel like I may be one of the last ones to do it. But I have been collecting ideas for a while and when I get back in town next week it is up on my list. I love all the fall wreaths out there. There have been some unusual ones like this one of maize corn. Source: frugalnovice.com via Maria Kovacs on Pinterest And how about this one with mini pumpkins. Source: granvillehouse.com via Laurie Paton on Pinterest My friend Lili of Swanky Chic Fete posted about some ... View the Post
{Limited Edition} “Very Merry Christmas” Coffee Filter Wreaths
I have a special treat for you guys! These wreaths were exclusive to the Unique LA show we did last Christmas and are great to use each year over and over. There are only 4 and each one is slightly different. Each made with over 120 coffee stained filters- these are perfect for your holiday front doors AND you can get it now! Each one has a different insert adorned with a rhinestone and a sweet greeting for your friends and family. I thought while we were on the wreath kick (see last week's ... View the Post
{Tutorial} Fall Burlap Wreath
I am such a fan of burlap. I love how rustic and warm it feels and I love that it is imperfect. I have been dying to try a burlap wreath tutorial and loved THIS ONE by Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous. She is one of my crafting idols by the way! Now I have a beautiful new wreath for the approaching fall season. And it was so easy! This is all you need: -14" foam wreath -1-1/2 yards of burlap -scissors -ruler -glitter glue (optional to add to the tips of the burlap strips or ... View the Post